Service Name: VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA )

Organization Name: UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ( IRS ) TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE CENTER

• Description: Offers free preparation of basic income tax returns for qualifying low- and moderate- income people. Tax return preparation is provided by trained IRS volunteers. Offers free E-File, tax returns prepared on computers and transmitted electronically to the IRS. Volunteers can provide assistance for those who may be eligible for the California Foster Youth Tax Credit. Hard copies of tax forms can be printed as well. Tax services will be available starting February 2024 through May 2024.
• Website: http://www.irs.gov
• Phone(s):
• Hours: By appointment only
• Eligibility: Low to moderate income of $64,000 or below. Qualifying income amount depends on if the taxpayer is married, single, had children living in the home and income level. -People who generally make $64,000 or less -Persons with disabilities -Limited English-speaking tax payers Required Documents: -Proof of identification (driver’s license, state photo ID or other government issued identification that includes a photo) -Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents Note: If you need to request a replacement card or update your Social Security record, go to Social Security number & card to find the best way to do this. -An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number -Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN -Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return -Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers -Social Security Benefit Statements (SSA-1099), if applicable -Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) -Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received -A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available -Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check -To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms -Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number -Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements -Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable California Foster Youth Tax Credit: -Must have been between the ages of 18-25 by December 31, 2023, and were in foster care until at least the age of 13 -Earned up to $30,931 during 2023 -California resident for at least 6 months during 2023 -Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number
• Areas Served:
  • United States
  • Butte United States
• Categories:
  • State Income Tax Information
  • Property Tax Information
  • Federal Income Tax Information
  • Tax Preparation Assistance
  • Tax Forms
  • Online Tax Preparation/E-Filing Sites